BIO 3280 - Biology of Aging (3) [GE 5D]

The physiology of aging, age-related diseases, biological basis of aging processes and aging intervention. Topics include basic physiological changes and chronic diseases associated with biological aging, aging theories, biomarkers used to measure biological aging, cellular signaling pathways linked with aging process, stem cells and aging, genetic and environmental impacts on aging, and aging intervention drugs and nutraceuticals. Primary literatures on these topics will be utilized to help students synthesize acquired knowledge on aging and apply that to real life decision-making, develop critical thinking in analyzing aging related information, and contribute to the broader discussion on the inter-relationships between aging manipulation, human population and environmental sustainability. May be used as approved elective support, but not for upper division core credit by students with majors in the Biological Sciences Department.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; and completion of GE Areas 1 and 2, or Areas A and B4 are recommended.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: GE Course